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This Valentine’s Day, we introduce you to three couples, who are residents at Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place, that share the secrets of a happy relationship and fulfilling marriage from their own experiences. Each story is proof that love exists in all stages of life.

The General Cardiology rotation involves the provision of pharmaceutical care for those patients in the Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute (MAHI) 6th floor (North and South) and 3rd floor South. 

In 2023, 33-year-old Candice Blankenship of Carthage, Missouri, got sick with pneumonia. After days of rest and over-the-counter medication, she began having trouble breathing and went to her local Emergency Department for help. What Candice didn’t expect was a life-changing diagnosis that would eventually take her to Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City for a transplant.

It’s a calm and cozy afternoon in Vern’s Pub at Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place, where residents Carol Owen, 96, and Jean McGreevy Green, 95, are laughing and carrying on like old friends.

A growing percentage of physicians are enlisting AI in their work, from general-purpose chatbots to more specialized startups.

Ingram’s introduced Heroes in Healthcare 21 years ago as part of its commitment to covering health care in the Kansas City region, honoring the real people delivering that care.

Fourth of July fireworks can pose a unique threat if not handled correctly, making one's hands especially vulnerable to injuries.

Ernst Steffen and Donald Scott, both avid distance runners in their 70s, sought heart care at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute when shortness of breath sidelined them from their races. Now, the two local marathon runners are grateful to be back on their feet after being diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a common yet often life-threatening heart condition.

Tracy Stevens, MD, cardiologist and Medical Director of Saint Luke's Muriel I.

Established in 1980 at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, The Children’s SPOT (Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy) has been serving the community of Kansas City for 40 years with one goal, to help children reach their highest level of functional ability and success in the environments where they live, learn and play. One of the most inspiring stories that have been born from the SPOT belongs to Amelia.